Mention that when the @GOP implements the bigoted white patriarchial Comstock Act, no more mail order sex toys. Really. Someone needs to tell the Midwest.

Reproductive Freedom for All@reproductivefreedomforall.org · 3h ago

@katiephang.bsky.social lays out how nominee for AG Todd Blanche is saying the quiet part out loud: The Trump admin will use every lever they can to restrict abortion, in every state. Call your Senators and tell them to vote NO on Blanche. 📞 888-380-2711 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vXNF98NXAjg

Wonder who you could call today?

Equal Justice Initiative@eji.org · yesterday

On this day in 1964, the bodies of three missing civil rights workers—James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner—were found in Longdale, Mississippi, shot and buried in a shallow grave.

EPI is spreading the good word. Be sure to check your registration and then be that person in your circle, your church, your group text who asks everyone everytime, are you ready to vote to save RI? Support EPI and their great work and join TWP.

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI@epi-ri.bsky.social · 2d ago

Planning to vote in Rhode Island’s primary election? Be sure you’re registered by August 10. If you are not registered to vote, you can register online here:  vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/Registe... Find everything you need to vote in EPI's 2026 Election Toolkit: bit.ly/3RMW7lR

Days after a WNBA team co-ownwer was suspended for confronting anti-trans activists courtside, Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx wore a "Trans Kids Belong" shirt while facing down Sophie Cunningham's team, the Fever. The Lynx won 108-100. Subscribe to support our journalism.

WNBA Coach Cheryl Reeve Wore “Trans Kids Belong” While Beating Sophie Cunningham’s Team

The crowd was equally indignant, reportedly booing whenever Cunningham touched the ball.

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Since we can't stop it, we bear witness. Then we work like hell to bring democracy back to the US.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Whitehouse: "Today I think is a sad and embarrassing day for this committee as it looks like on a party-line vote we are going to advance out of this committee probably the most discreditable person ever to seek the office of attorney general. Let's start with the Epstein files ... "

Frustrated? Anxious? Furious? Channel that into educated activism. Commit to learning, sharing your ideas and don't forget to blend in some artivism. Art is the first line in resistance. Join us, support TWP. Love to all.

Reproaction@reproaction.bsky.social · 2d ago

At the center of every authoritarian regime is the end goal of achieving control of the entire populations. Learn more about regressive gender roles in the authoritarian era here:

MY LATEST: One of the lessons of 2020 was this: When Donald Trump's lies start to unravel, don't pay attention to what his cronies say in the parking lot; pay attention to what they say in the courtroom. newsletters.democracydocket.com/from-four-se...

BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Five months ago, we learned that ICE seized drawings and letters from children in the Dilley ICE concentration camp. I sued under the Freedom of Information Act. Today, I got responsive documents. www.muellershewrote.com/p/breaking-e...

BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: ICE Seized Drawings from Children in Detention. I Sued, and Today I Got Them.

Five months ago, I filed a Freedom of Information Act Request for papers seized from children at the Dilley ICE Detention Center. Today, I got a heartbreaking response.

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Unionized workers at the Community Libraries of Providence picket "We are also working families. Being open until 8 pm four nights a week is what helps working families get to the library, not losing late nights and shifting 30 minutes.” steveahlquist.substack.com/p/unionized-...

Unionized workers at the Community Libraries of Providence picket

"We are also working families. Being open until 8 pm four nights a week is what helps working families get to the library, not losing late nights and shifting 30 minutes.”

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The white patriarchy pushes its represive agenda forward. But we push back at TWP. Join us! www.autonomynews.co/hawley-deman...

Hawley Demands Criminal Investigation of Abortion Pill Info Site From Comstock-Curious Blanche: July 20 News Roundup

Plus, what you missed on Autonomy News last week.

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As bigotry & racism ratchet up from conservatives before for the mid-term elections, remember James Baldwin, American hero. TWP will be in the school committees, town councils and wherever the bigots attack bodily freedom. If you can't join us, you can support us. Thank you. givebutter.com/twpef

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Sassy0210@sassy0210.bsky.social · 3d ago

Happy birthday, James Baldwin (Aug. 2, 1924 - Dec. 1, 1987) #Blackhistory

National group decends on Lil' Rhody to push their 18th century notion of children (as well as womxn, minorites, etc.) as patriarchal chattel. Not parental rights, but ownership. Their position is that the father owns the bodies of his children and the uteruses of his womxn folx. Don't be fooled.

Great resources at SYA. Don't despair, we will take care of us. shoutyourabortion.com/abortion-aca...

Abortion Academy — Shout Your Abortion

Abortion Academy is a monthly webinar series featuring experts from across the abortion access landscape. Sessions provide deeper dives into more nuanced topics, designed to give activists fresh persp...

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Universal healthcare is a human right. But the US has a different healthcare plan. Very profitable: A for-profit hospital slashed costs. Then a patient froze to death on its roof. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

A for-profit hospital slashed costs. Then a patient froze to death on its roof.

A little-known company grew on promises to save distressed hospitals. Instead, it sunk them into financial chaos.

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Come create a great textile art piece with the one and only JR Uretsky @the A|R|T Lab, 3o1 Harris Ave, PVD, 8.13, 5:30-7 PM.

TWP was there and notes all 5 interviewees were sent along, 4 with all 9 possible votes and Rep. Shekarchi with 7 of 9 votes. TWP spoke with him immediately following the vote and he said "I'm happy with the outcome." All independent public speakers opposed him on procedureal grounds.

Amanda Milkovits@amandamilkovits.bsky.social · last wk.

RI commission recommends two judges, two appellate lawyers, & former House Speaker Shekarchi to be the next Supreme Court Justice. Good government leaders urged commission to reject Shekarchi, to no avail. Ball is now with Governor McKee. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/28/m...

OpenDoors to host policy debate with Rhode Island Attorney General Democratic Primary Candidates The event is co-sponsored by Clean Slate RI, DARE, AMOR, and Project Weber/RENEW steveahlquist.substack.com/p/opendoors-...

OpenDoors to host policy debate with Rhode Island Attorney General Democratic Primary Candidates

The event co-sponsored by Clean Slate RI, DARE, AMOR, and Project Weber/RENEW

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Excellent piece from RI own Steve Ahlquist on another RI treasure, Kathie Florsheim. Read and be inspired!

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · last wk.

The Redline Project: The 350 words banned by the Trump Administration “I am trying to start a national movement so that other artists pick up their various implements and skills and do something to bring this into the national conversation,” said artist Kathie Florsheim.

The UN calls it what it is: Reproductive Violence. Look around at the US and you'll see various degrees in the states. Ri is not free from those who work to bring Reproductive Violence to a neighborhood near you. But not on our watch. Join us! www.ippf.org/news/un-huma...

UN Human Rights Council adopts first negotiated resolution naming reproductive violence as a distinct form of gender-based violence | IPPF

The resolution "Promoting, protecting and respecting women's and girls' full enjoyment of human rights in humanitarian situations" is the first time that a UN negotiated outcome document has explicitl...

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TWP upliftings explainer, as disability rights have been undone, like Roe. LGBTW+, DEI and voting rights rescinded. Fed protections are gone. Now they undermine state protections through school committees, starting with trans students, then all womxn sports, etc. Join us to stop them in RI.

National Disability Rights Network@ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · last yr.

The Olmstead decision affirmed that disabled people have the right to live in the community—not locked away in institutions. Today, that right is under attack. Learn more about Olmstead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6c6...

Resident physicians and fellows demand pay that matches their value and allows them financial relief “If we want healthier communities and happier patients, we need a fair contract. Profits that only make it to the boss’s pockets are just stolen wages, sicker patients, and a burnt-out workforce.”

Resident physicians and fellows demand pay that matches their value and allows them financial relief

"If we want healthier communities and happier patients, we need a fair contract. Profits that only make it to the boss's pockets are just stolen wages, sicker patients, and a burnt-out workforce."

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As nomination(s) to the Rhode Isalnd Supreme Court are going to be made next week, a critical analysis from someone who knows where lots of skeletons are lurking. Arlene Violet: How to Undermine Trust in the Rhode Island Judiciary www.golocalprov.com/news/arlene-...

Arlene Violet: How to Undermine Trust in the Rhode Island Judiciary

GoLocalProv.com is the “go to” local Web experience that breaks the biggest local stories – sports, news, business, weather, news, politics, arts,…

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Extremist anti-voting candidates are running for the GOP nominations for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general, raising the danger that the 2028 elections could be run by officials eager to erect barriers to the polls and undermine a fair vote. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Election deniers are running for Arizona’s most powerful offices in high-stakes primaries. Here’s what we’re watching

Extremist anti-voting candidates are running for the GOP nominations for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general, raising the danger that the 2028 elections could be run by officials eager ...

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We need safer crosswalks on Westminster Street in West End of Providence! Took me a while to cross by Parade St. since drivers weren’t yielding. Marked crosswalks aren’t enough!!

Peter Thiel’s Dialog conference in Ireland shut down by grassroots action A former Google worker describes the #DropDialog movement and organizing against Big Tech in Ireland. therealnews.com/peter-thiels...

Peter Thiel’s Dialog conference in Ireland shut down by grassroots action

A former Google worker describes the #DropDialog movement and organizing against Big Tech in Ireland.

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The American Federation of Teachers is unequivocally in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. They are condemning the kind of policy floated but postponed in Cumberland RI lsat week and coming to Westerly in Aug. We will be there. Join us. Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community www.aft.org/resolution/s...

Our communities are our best defense in protecting our neighbors. If you see ICE in RI, call the Deportation Defense Line 401-675-1414.

This is what community looks like, the array of folx who showed up to protect trans students in Cumberland, RI. It isn't lost on anyone that the two white cis-males on the Committee, after distracting themsleves on their computers during testimony, voted to endanger trans students. So unusual....

Steve Ahlquist@steveahlquist.bsky.social · 2w ago

Cumberland School Committee rejects changes to transgender student policy on a 5-2 vote Dozens of people testified against the policy changes, and the vote ensures the safety of transgender and gender expansive students in Cumberland. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/cumberland...

Shout out to Warwick Library for screening this documentary on how local elections work, using Cranston, RI (where I am a poll worker, btw). The fab Nick Lima, in charge of elections in Cranston, is discussant: warwicklibrary.libcal.com/event/16026915

Film Screening of No Time to Fail with Rick Lima, Cranston Director of Elections

In this 90-min documentary film, “No Time To Fail”, Rhode Island’s election teams take center stage. Viewers go behind the scenes of the administration of the 2020 election in...

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I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Keep Chansareth Home: Stop the Deportation Now!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ke...

Hands off Demand Kim: Stop the Deportation Now!

ICE is trying to deport Demand Kim based on a criminal case that literally does not exist! We are organizing to keep him home. Demand is a father, organizer, and community member who ICE is trying to...

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